Yes, the IRS will allow tax returns for deceased taxpayers (also called decedent returns) to be e-filed. You can file IRS Form 1310 in TurboTax to claim the tax refund for a decedent return (a return filed on the behalf of a deceased taxpayer).
The IRS will honor the direct deposit for the bank account that is entered on the tax return with few exceptions. It's never a guarantee on any tax return, but it's a rare occurrence when the direct deposit is not utilized when requested. It's preferred that a taxpayer should deposit into their own account, but it is not required. Source: DianeW
- If the IRS doesn't Direct Deposit the refund, they'll mail a check.
To prepare Form 1310:
- Open the Personal Info section of your return
- Answer Yes to I'm preparing this return for Taxpayer, who has passed away and provide the date passed away
- Search for form 1310 and select the jump to link
- On the Complete a claim for refund screen, select Yes
- Continue through the screens. We'll give you the option of paper-filing the form by itself or including it with the decedent's return when filed.
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